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Kick scooter Zinc / HY-PRO “FOLDING INLINE SCOOTER” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A11/0147/17
Summary
As a result of multiple braking, the spark-stones wear out and the braking effect can be reduced, which could lead to an accident. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14619.
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Product
Kick scooter — Zinc / HY-PRO
- Brand
- Zinc / HY-PRO
- Name / model
- FOLDING INLINE SCOOTER · Fuse 03946
- Batch number(s)
- 5037970039469
- Category
- Toys
- Foldable, two-wheeled, metal scooter. The rear wheel can be braked by pressing the mudguard. During braking, the spark stones of the mudguard spark. Load capacity: 50 kg.
What is the risk?
- As a result of multiple braking, the spark-stones wear out and the braking effect can be reduced, which could lead to an accident. The product does not comply with the relevant European standard EN 14619.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 17/08/2017
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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